
Field Service Engineer – Controls Systems
Baker Hughes
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Houston • California • Florida • United States
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Salary
💰 $17 - $62 per hour
About the role
- Providing on-site technical direction for control system installation, loop checks, testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and maintenance across oilfield, power generation, and industrial facilities.
- Validating control sequencing and functionality for key auxiliary systems, including lube and hydraulic oil, starters, cooling, ventilation, Fire & Gas, seal systems, fuel/process valves, and anti‑surge systems.
- Leading installation, maintenance, and commissioning activities while meeting schedule targets and strictly following Quality and HSE standards.
- Delivering daily HSE toolbox inputs, highlighting critical tasks and safety considerations.
- Applying strong problem‑solving skills and engineering documentation to support turbomachinery commissioning, start‑up, and gas turbine maintenance.
- Preparing job‑planning documentation according to the defined scope (installation, upgrade, outage).
- Providing technical leadership to skilled labor and ensure all work meets BH standards.
- Contributing to daily outage reports or weekly installation reports.
- Communicating effectively with project, services and site management regarding planning, progress, and personnel logistics.
- Preparing accurate technical reports for customer records and future reference.
- Participating in customer and contractor meetings.
- Following all applicable Quality procedures and ensure documentation is properly completed and updated.
- Applying Site Quality Checklists, Job Cards, and Field Procedures, ensuring proper sign‑off.
- Completing marked‑up drawings and reports after field modifications.
- Addressing technical and material non‑conformities using Baker Hughes digital tools and follow through to resolution.
- Ensuring compliance with local regulations, site requirements, and all elements of the Site Safety Manual
Requirements
- Have an Engineering Degree (Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics) (preferred)
- Have Technical Diploma, with a minimum of 5 years of field experience working with gas turbines, compressors, or rotating equipment.
- Have ability to demonstrate hands-on proficiency with any of the following: Mark VIe/VI/V control systems, PLCs, or safety systems.
- Have experience in the installation, commissioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting of rotating equipment, including hands-on proficiency with HDGT (Frame 5, 6, or 7E) or ADGT (LM2500, LM6000, LMS100) instrumentation, control logic, and auxiliary systems.
- Have experience with DLN (Dry Low NOx) or DLE (Dry Low Emissions) systems mapping is a plus
- Show exhibit strong customer-service orientation and the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
- Have ability to work efficiently and independently with minimal supervision.
- Show proven analytical skills and a commitment to continuous quality improvement.
- Possess strong interpersonal and leadership capabilities.
- Have a solid Health, Safety, and Environmental mindset with full compliance to HSE standards.
- Be willing and able to travel extensively (at least 70%), including internationally and offshore, without geographical restrictions.
- Have a current or previous TWIC card or be eligible to obtain one.
Benefits
- Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities
- Comprehensive private medical care options
- Safety net of life insurance and disability programs
- Tailored financial programs
- Education Assistance
- Generous Parental Leave
- Mental Health resources
- Dependent Care
- Additional elected or voluntary benefit
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
control systemsloop checkstestingcommissioningtroubleshootingmaintenancegas turbinesrotating equipmentMark VIe/VI/V control systemsPLC
Soft Skills
problem-solvingcommunicationcustomer-service orientationanalytical skillsinterpersonal skillsleadership capabilitiesability to work independentlycommitment to quality improvementeffective communicationteam collaboration
Certifications
Engineering DegreeTechnical DiplomaTWIC card